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A Girls’ Trip Might Be Exactly What You Need
Whether it is a girls’ getaway, a mother-daughter escape, or simply time away with the people you love most, sometimes the best reset is stepping away together. Whether it is a girls’ getaway that has finally made it out of the group chat or a mother-daughter trip that you have all been talking about for months, these are often the trips that become the most memorable. Maybe it is slow mornings at a spa resort, beach days that turn into sunset dinners, shopping in a beautiful city, or simply uninterrupted time together without schedules pulling everyone in different directions. The best part is rarely just the destination itself. It is…
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These Hidden Gems Are Perfect for a May Escape
From the coastal beauty of Ksamil and Kastellorizo to the charm of Piran, Nara, and Salento, these destinations offer a quieter, slower, and more scenic way to travel this May. May is the perfect time to discover destinations that still feel relaxed before peak summer crowds arrive. The weather is comfortable, the scenery feels alive again, and there is a different kind of atmosphere when places are not overwhelmed by tourism. Destinations like Ksamil in Albania offer crystal clear waters and laid-back beach days without the intensity of larger Mediterranean hotspots. Kastellorizo, the tiny Greek island near Turkey’s coast, feels almost untouched, with colourful waterfront homes and a slower rhythm…
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G Adventures Shines Spotlight on Global Tree Projects on Earth Day
Earth Day is April 22, and it’s a wonderful time to share stories of travel companies that are making the world we love to travel a better place. For G Adventures, the focus is on trees. In the last 18 months, the tour operator has expanded its global Trees for Days initiative with seven new community partners. Its network now stands at 22 communities across multiple continents and benefits more than 200,000 local people. And within the next month, the project will reach a milestone of 6 million trees! The company points out that trees represent immediate and multi-layered climate solutions: one where tree growing does more than restore ecosystems, it helps rebuild…
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Ancestry Travel Tips
Do you travel for the food? Festivals? Or maybe family? Over a quarter of travelers these days are interested in heritage or ancestry-based trips. The surge in DNA testing has been accompanied by a corresponding rise in the popularity of genealogy-focused trips. People are putting their traveling ‘genes’ on. And not going sightseeing, but searching for their roots. Motivations vary from family heritage to the story of migration from their ancestral homes. Do any of these ideas strike a chord in you and beckon you to your ancestors’ distant shores? Ancestry Travel Hotspots Do these destinations call you home? Here are some of the more popular destinations for North Americans…
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Safari Season Is Calling, Africa Is Waiting
Safari season is officially underway, and for many travellers, this is one of the most exciting times of year to start planning an African adventure. During this period, wildlife viewing conditions are often at their best. In many regions, drier landscapes mean animals naturally gather around water sources, making it easier to witness some of Africa’s most iconic species, including elephants, lions, giraffes, and zebras, in their natural habitats. Beyond the wildlife, a safari is about the full experience. Early morning game drives as the sun rises over the savannah, evenings around the fire under vast open skies, and the sense of quiet that comes from being surrounded by nature…
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Why Spring Might Be the Best Time to Visit Europe
Spring is one of the most rewarding times to experience Europe. As the continent transitions out of winter, cities begin to feel lively again, parks and gardens come into bloom, and destinations offer a more relaxed atmosphere before peak summer travel begins. Temperatures are usually comfortable for exploring, making it an ideal season for sightseeing. Whether it is walking through historic old towns, enjoying café terraces, visiting museums, or taking scenic train rides between cities, spring allows you to experience Europe at a comfortable pace without the intense summer heat. Another advantage is the overall travel experience. Popular landmarks, attractions, and restaurants are often easier to enjoy with fewer crowds…
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Why is it Called ‘Easter’ Island?
You likely already know that’s a trick question. This tiny dot in the eastern South Pacific Ocean, but technically a territory of Chile, is actually properly called Rapa Nui. The world over, Easter Island has been synonymous with exotic mysteries of an impossibly distant, long-lost civilization and mind-boggling human endeavor. It may be the most remote inhabited island on the planet. Only a few thousand people live on this remnant of oceanic volcanoes sticking out of the sea, and that’s the first miracle itself. The closest inhabited island is 1300 miles away (Pitcairn Island with only 50 people), and the nearest continental point is Chile, over 2000 miles away. Local…
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Winter Olympics in the South of France? Mais Oui!
The next 2030 Winter Olympics will be the only Games where you can watch skiing in the morning and sip local Provencal rosé by the Mediterranean in the afternoon. Inspired by the images coming from the Winter Games, and wondering why you aren’t in Europe in the stands? It’s not too early to plan ahead for the next Games – especially with the charm and the contrast of peak winter sports and the French Riviera lifestyle. The French Alps, including the Côte d’Azur, centered around Nice, will host the 2030 Winter Olympics from February 1–17, 2030. Paralympics follow from March 1–10, 2030. Wait – How Can This Work? Hosting the Winter…
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Explore Europe Differently with AmaWaterways City Escapes
If you enjoy taking your time in a destination instead of rushing through it, AmaWaterways City Escapes river cruises offer a different way to experience Europe. These specially curated itineraries focus on longer stays in some of Europe’s most fascinating cities, allowing you to explore at a slower pace during the quieter travel months when destinations feel more relaxed and less crowded. It is an ideal option for both first time river cruisers and returning guests looking for a new perspective. City Escapes itineraries include unique local experiences designed to bring each destination to life. Depending on the journey, this could mean exploring Paris through its artistic and historical stories,…
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Equine Travel Experiences to Celebrate Year of the Horse
Whether you are a devotee of the Chinese/ Lunar calendar, for many of us, horses are our spirit animals, and the Year of the Horse reminds us why. Since the earliest civilizations – is any other creature so well-represented on the world’s cave walls, ancient scripts, wall carvings? – Humans around the world have fallen in love with the majesty, power, elegance, intelligence and awe-inspiring beauty of horses. Not to mention utility. Horses became invaluable companions in agriculture, early industry, war and transportation. In connection with what may be human’s / history changing relationship with a single animal. As technology advanced, our relationship with horses everywhere has changed… but in many…